Glenarm Castle in Co. Antrim is among the many grand houses and castles you’ll find all across Northern Ireland.
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In fact, it is one of the few privately-owned estates on the island of Ireland that is open to the public.
But did you know that a short distance away, located on the large estate, are comfortably furnished glamping pods that received a coveted guest accommodation certification as well as a four-star grading from Tourism Northern Ireland in 2020?
The pod accommodation is owned and run by Further.Space, a County Down-based company. It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy Glenarm Castle and the surrounding area.
Further.Space provides pod accommodation across Ireland and Scotland, with the goal of providing vacationers with a cozy, stylish place to stay in a more unusual setting.
When you book one of these pods, you could find yourself in the woods, by the water, or somewhere else in nature.
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What makes this location even better is its close proximity to other attractions, including Dunluce Castle, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, the Giant’s Causeway, and several of the Game of Thrones locations.
It’s also about a 50-minute drive from Belfast.
There are five pods on the property, all constructed with high-quality materials.
Some offer ocean views, while others are in the woods.
Each includes an expansive glazed entrance, a coffee dock, fridge, wardrobe and storage space, and a shower room. There’s also room to sit and relax.
The pods accommodate up to four people, with a full-size bed and bunk beds that are tucked away but can be opened out for children.
Expect to pay anywhere between £150 and £180 per night at various times throughout the season, which runs from March through September.
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Check out the accommodation here.
While you’re there, you’ll get to experience Glenarm Castle in all its glory.
The castle is the private home of the Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce, ancestors of the McDonnell clan, who originally inhabited Dunluce castle, some 45 miles away.
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Until the mid-18th century, the estate, which today consists of farmland, forest, and the Glenarm River, had extended all the way to the coast.
The house contains examples of the finest Irish furniture as well as portraits of family members from the 17th century onward.
You can see it all on a guided tour, and avail of afternoon tea as well!
The walled garden is one of Ireland’s oldest. It was originally created as a way to supply the castle’s residents with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Today, you’ll find it full of flowers and various herbaceous plants, as well as apple and pear trees.
Guests at the pods can stroll around the historic gardens, visit the tearoom in the castle, as well as the Byre Shop.
Admission is free to the Walled Garden.
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Ticket prices for the other experiences at Glenarm Castle, including guided tours of the house, afternoon tea, and the Mini Land Rover Experience can be found on the website.
The land rover experience is a new fun activity for children ages 3 and up.
Glenarm Castle is also the location for Northern Ireland's annual tulip festival, which takes place in May.
It also hosts the Dalriada Festival in July.
Group tours of the castle are available but you must email [email protected] beforehand.